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mydogsnameispoop t1_jd2q3a0 wrote

No discussions in the comments about this great series that I took for granted as a kid?

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Sovonna t1_jd3og6a wrote

I loved watching it. My Dad, who recently passed away, would get up with us and we would all watch it together. It's a beautiful memory ❤️

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Ledstones t1_jd3sqpg wrote

Had the same experience with my son who recently passed away. VCR was always ready to go and I'd meticulously edit the commercials out when they aired on FX. Felt like Xmas whenever it wasn't a rerun. There is no other Batman IMHO.

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throwaway939wru9ew t1_jd5n2mc wrote

Sounds a lot like one of the few really good memories I have of my dad as well. It’s one of the few movies I remember him taking me to.

It was one of those days that just felt like we actually shared some interest, and he was being a friend instead of the usual short tempered jerk he is.

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Sovonna t1_jd5naft wrote

I'm lucky, my Dad was amazing and we had many common interests. If he wasn't so awesome it wouldn't hurt this bad.

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throwaway939wru9ew t1_jd5nrue wrote

I have so many complex emotions about him - he was an excellent provider, yet flawed in his handling of emotions and connecting with his children. He had the capacity to be very kind, yet rarely chose to show it.

Even at 40 years old now, I find I don’t quite understand what made him this weird mishmash of qualities.

I’m happy you have fond memories, I try to be that kind of father for my son now. I take the good memories I have of my dad and try to amplify those… all while avoiding the things I hated.

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hectorconcarnedank t1_jd303ce wrote

I have great memories of this as a kid . Though it shows your age if your remembering it being played . Had to look up premier was in 92’ , although I am sure it was played as reruns for a long time . Can’t beat the artwork and soundtrack

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mydogsnameispoop t1_jd327yi wrote

I didn't fully appreciate this series until I was a bit older because the tone and elements of the show was so dark.

I played with all the toys no problem though.

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Clobber420 t1_jd3k5pp wrote

This show was such an entertainment tone setter for me growing up. Helped me recognize real quality and pushed me to seek that out even more. Even the Mask of the Phantasm movie set me up to like more adult and complicated themes when I was like 10 years old.

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